Fans of The American Girls Collection have been waiting for the debut of the newest American Girl -- and now she's here Kit Kitlredge is a nine-year-old girl growing up during the 1930s, a time when banks failed and families struggled, but Americans opened their hearts and helped each other. When the hard times hit home, Kit responds with spirit and determination.Fans of The American Girls Collection have been waiting for the debut of the newest American Girl -- and now she's here Kit Kitlredge is a nine-year-old girl growing up during the 1930s, a time when banks failed and families struggled, but Americans opened their hearts and helped each other. When the hard times hit home, Kit responds with spirit and determination.